Bradley Central Middle School

260 North Wabash Avenue

School District

Bradley 61
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 10, 2024

Bradley Central has always been a positive learning environment for my kids. They've earned their education there and the teachers have always been willing and able to help as needed. They've had plenty of opportunities outside the classroom as well with options such as band, sports and many clubs and organizations. Now, I admit that I don't have another school to compare our experiences to, but I have had no issues with the years my kids spent at Bradley Central.
Submitted by student on May 01, 2023

I really don't think this school is a bad as some of the parents giving one star reviews are making it seem to be, I am a current 8th grade student at BCMS and I have never felt threatened by another student, or anything, our teachers are quite involved in our schooling and frequently offer the chance to explain what we are learning or the opportunity to stay after class to get a little bit of extra help, I really feel like our school is quite good if you look at the whole big picture and not the individual occurrences where there have been fights or anything, personally I think we are an amazing school and I would never wish to be transferred to another district.
Submitted by student on January 13, 2023

it is not that bad if i say so my self and im a stodint and im going to stand up to the 1 star peopel it is not bad
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

My daughter switched from Bourbonnais to Bradley school district. She was scared and hesitant about switching schools but she is very happy that she did, actually we all were. She loves all her teachers at Bradley. Her grades at Bourbonnais weren't the greatest but at Bradley her teacher let's her stay after school to help her, which at Bourbonnais they wouldn't help her at all. She also got teased and bullied at Bourbonnais and at Bradley she hasn't had a problem at all. There has been an incident where someone has started something with my daughter but Mrs. Anderson was quick to help us and stop that situation from escalating. This school is wonderful and I wish I could've known that a long time ago so I could've switched my daughter sooner!
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2014

My son has been attacked in the locker room twice at this school in same school year, yet only defending himself and was suspended. My wife and I tried to appeal the suspension with documentation and character witnesses, the board still up held the suspension. I think the school board as well as the administration of the school are at fault as they don't want to seem like the school is out of their control, which is clearly is. Bullying happens there daily as are other social problems.
Submitted by other on April 05, 2014

This is the worst school I could have possibly went to. I suffered from racism and discrimination at this middle school. Though teachers and staff were well aware of the predicament that I was in, they had no intention of assisting me from massacres caused by other students. I got beat up and assaulted on a daily basis while changing for gym class. I was rudely ridiculed by almost all of my fellow students. This school needs to get its act into shape and change itself for the better of our society.